The Vuoden Johtolanka (Clue) Award

The Vuoden Johtolanka (Clue) Award is given annually to the best Finnish crime fiction novel by the Dekkariseura (Finnish Crime Society). Beginning in 1993, the society also recognized a foreign author, whose work has been translated into Finnish.

2013

Best Finnish Novel: Sheriffi by Reijo Mäki

Best Foreign Literary Award: Denise Mina

2012

Best Finnish Novel: VilpittÖmästi sinun by Pekka Hiltunen

Best Foreign Literary Award: Leif G. W. Persson

2011

Best Finnish Novel: Parantaja by Antti Tuomainen

Best Foreign Literary Award: Dennis Lehane

2010

Best Finnish Novel: Ansa by Marko Leino

Best Foreign Literary Award: P. D. James

2009

Best Finnish Novel: Seinää vasten by Jarkko Sipilä

Best Foreign Literary Award: Arnaldur Indriðason

2008

Best Finnish Novel: Jäätyneitä ruusuja by Marko Kilpi

Best Foreign Literary Award: Fred Vargas

2007

Best Finnish Novel: Musta taivas by Tapani Bagge

Best Foreign Literary Award: Jo Nesbø

2006

Best Finnish Novel: Ystävät kaukana by Matti RÖnkä

Best Foreign Literary Award: Minette Walters

2005

Best Finnish Novel: Vaimoni by Tuula-Liina Varis

Best Foreign Literary Award: John le Carré

2004

Best Finnish Novel: Harjunpää ja pahan pappi by Matti Yrjänä Joensuu

Best Foreign Literary Award: Boris Akunin

2003

Best Finnish Novel: Koston komissio by Taavi Soininvaara

Best Foreign Literary Award: Ian Rankin

2002

Best Finnish Novel: Hukan enkelit by Seppo Jokinen

Best Foreign Literary Award: Håkan Nesser

2001

Best Finnish Media: Raid-sarjan by Harri Nykänen, television series creator